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Welcome to Jamaica

Welcome to Jamaica . Grade Eight. Meet the Teachers. Math – Mr. Ferro Science –Mrs. Pietros English – Mrs. Sirois Social Studies –Mrs. Printer Resource – Mrs. Silverman Assistant : Mrs. Gelineau. Math. Some Topics Similarity   Ratio, Proportion & Percent

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Welcome to Jamaica

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  1. Welcome to Jamaica Grade Eight

  2. Meet the Teachers • Math – Mr. Ferro • Science –Mrs. Pietros • English – Mrs. Sirois • Social Studies –Mrs. Printer • Resource – Mrs. Silverman • Assistant : Mrs. Gelineau

  3. Math • Some Topics • Similarity •   Ratio, Proportion & Percent • 3-D Figures/Surface Area and Volume •   Pre-Algebra Skills (Integers & Equations) • Algebra Concepts/Linear Equations • Geometry Triangle Inequality Theorem./Transformations • Goal: Get ready for ninth grade Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 honors

  4. English/Language Arts(Mrs. Sirois) • Non-fiction and Literary texts, essays, biographies, and memoirs; • Appropriate and efficient Note taking; • Reading Engagement/Reading Logs; • Writing/Rich Vocabulary/Writers’ Rock • Response to Literature and Non-Fiction; • Argumentative and Research Writing ; • Drama/Multi-Media • Speaking, Viewing and Listening • Themes – A Will and A Way/Diversity; • Star Reading/Evidence Sandwiches.

  5. ScienceMrs. Pietros • Review Plate tectonics /volcanoes • Rocks/ Rock Cycle • Storms/Weather • Planetary Science • Physics • Graded in concepts, skills • and communication

  6. Social Studies • Current Events – monthly response • Ancient China • Ancient Greece • Ancient Rome • Europe after the fall • Medieval

  7. resource • Student Support for all students • Case Manager for IEP students • Advisory/RTI

  8. Semester Courses Mr. Streeter– Spanish Mrs. Jeranian Health

  9. SCHEDULE

  10. ? If we decide to do this Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences • Scheduled for November ? – Half day for students • Students will be present along with an adult • Review trimester work thus far • Goal setting • Teachers will facilitate student/parent conference

  11. Important Dates • Necap Reading : October 1st-3rd • Necap Math: October 8th-10th • Necap Writing: October 16th- 17th • Necap Science: May 13-15

  12. Team Web Page Please check often for updates and team news! JAMAICA -

  13. Field Trips (Change) • Worcester Ecotarium and Higgins Armory – October 26th possible • PPAC February 7th and March 7th • Lake Compounce – Physics trip - June • High Meadows Resort Class Trip - June

  14. Volunteer Sign up Dances - We are sponsoring February Dance Field Trips – Chaperones, Let us know what days you are available if you are interested. BCI check is needed – contact Susan Murphy Supply requests - Any donations are greatly appreciated, especially tissues and hand sanitizer. Yankee Candle Fundraiser – Due September 20– Do not collect sales tax

  15. Book Orders • Scholastic Book Orders will go home soon • Online ordering is easy www.scholastic.com/bookclubs – use your credit card and classroom code • is collecting checks made out to Scholastic – no cash

  16. QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming!

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